U & I Financial Corp. Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

LYNNWOOD, WA / ACCESSWIRE / April 26, 2023 / U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), the holding company for UniBank, today reported record quarterly earnings of $2.7 million or $0.49 per share in the first quarter, as compared to $2.1 million or $0.37 per share for the same quarter of 2022, increasing by $605 thousand or $0.12 per share, primarily from generating higher net interest income.

As of March 31, 2023, total assets reached $589.8 million, increasing by $110.7 million or 23.1% from the year earlier period of $479.1 million. Net loans ended at $465.0 million, increasing by $112.7 million or 32.0% from the year earlier period of $352.3 million. Finally, total deposits grew by $104.3 million or 26.1% to $503.7 million from the year earlier period of $399.4 million.

"Despite the ongoing turbulence in the banking industry, our first quarter performance was very good as compared to the prior year," said Peter Park, President and CEO. He added that, "We anticipate continued economic uncertainty during 2023. Accordingly, we have moderated our growth expectations for the near term. However, we believe that the Bank is in solid footing with our strong capital, excellent asset quality and sufficient liquidity. We plan to remain committed to diversifying our loan portfolio out of commercial real estate and into residential real estate and C & I, as well as investing in our infrastructure for sustainable growth in the long run."

2023 First Quarter Financial Highlights

Total assets grew 23.1% to $589.8 million as compared to $479.1 million a year ago.

Net loans increased 32.0% to $465.0 million as compared to $352.3 million a year ago.

Total deposits grew 26.1% to $503.7 million as compared to $399.4 million a year ago.

Net income grew 29.2% to $2.7 million as compared to $2.1 million a year ago.

Net interest margin was 4.17% as compared to 4.66% a year ago.

Gain on sale of SBA/USDA loans was $824 thousand as compared to $420 thousand a year ago.

Return on average equity was 14.73% as compared to 12.40% a year ago.

Return on average assets was 1.84% as compared to 1.94% a year ago.

The allowance for loan losses to loans was 0.98% as compared to 1.28% a year ago.

Nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.05% as compared to 0.06% a year ago.

Efficiency ratio (noninterest expense divided by revenue) was 53.20% as compared to 53.45% a year ago.

About U & I Financial Corp.

UniBank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of U & I Financial Corp. (OTCQX:UNIF), is one of the highest performing banks in Washington state in terms of return on assets. Founded in 2006 and based in Lynnwood, Washington, the Bank serves small to medium-sized businesses, professionals, and individuals across the United States with a particular emphasis on government guaranteed loan programs. Customers can access their accounts in any of the 4 branches - Lynnwood, Bellevue, Federal Way and Tacoma - online, or through the Bank's ATM network.

For more information visit www.unibankusa.com or call (425) 275-9700.

Forward-Looking Statement Safe Harbor: This news release contains comments or information that constitutes forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements describe U & I Financial Corp.'s projections, estimates, plans and expectations of future results and can be identified by words such as "believe," "intend," "estimate," "likely," "anticipate," "expect," "looking forward," and other similar expressions. They are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from the results expressed in these forward-looking statements, which because of their forward-looking nature, are difficult to predict. Investors should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement, and should consider factors that might cause differences including but not limited to the degree of competition by traditional and nontraditional competitors, declines in real estate markets, an increase in unemployment or sustained high levels of unemployment; changes in interest rates; adverse changes in local, national and international economies; changes in the Federal Reserve's actions that affect monetary and fiscal policies; changes in legislative or regulatory actions or reform, including without limitation, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; demand for products and services; changes to the quality of the loan portfolio and our ability to succeed in our problem-asset resolution efforts; the ongoing uncertainties from COVID-19; the impact of technological advances; changes in tax laws; and other risk factors. U & I Financial Corp. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or clarify any forward-looking statement to reflect the impact of events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
Mar-23 Dec-22 Mar-22 Mar-22 Mar-22
(Dollars in thousands except EPS)
QTD QTD QTD $ Var % Var
Interest Income
$ 8,775 $ 8,418 $ 4,878 $ 3,897 79.9 %
Interest Expense
2,900 1,801 167 2,733 1636.5 %
Net Interest Income
5,875 6,617 4,711 1,164 24.7 %
Provision for Loan Losses
- - - - -
Gain on Sale of SBA/USDA Loans
824 1,031 420 404 96.2 %
Loan Servicing Fees, Net of Amortization
205 123 109 96 88.1 %
Other Non-interest Income
173 162 171 2 1.2 %
Non-interest Income
1,202 1,316 700 502 71.7 %
Salaries & Benefits
2,634 2,341 1,921 713 37.1 %
Occupancy Expense
179 188 174 5 2.9 %
Other Expense
951 1,078 797 154 19.3 %
Non-interest Expense
3,764 3,607 2,892 872 30.2 %
Net Income before Income Taxes
3,313 4,326 2,519 794 31.5 %
Income Taxes
638 927 449 189 42.1 %
Net Income/(Loss)
$ 2,675 $ 3,399 $ 2,070 $ 605 29.2 %

Total Outstanding Shares (in thousands)
5,441 5,441 5,527 (86 )
Basic Earnings per Share
$ 0.49 $ 0.62 $ 0.37 $ 0.12

Statement of Condition (Unaudited)
Mar-23 Dec-22 Mar-22 Mar-22 Mar-22
(Dollars in thousands)
Qtr End Qtr End Qtr End $ Var % Var
Cash and Due from Banks
$ 47,550 $ 42,003 $ 41,072 $ 6,478 15.8 %
Investments
50,303 51,062 53,349 (3,046 ) -5.7 %
Loans Held for Sale
- 12,527 6,813 (6,813 ) -100.0 %
Gross Loans
469,614 459,021 356,890 112,724 31.6 %
Allowance for Loan Losses
(4,580 ) (4,580 ) (4,580 ) - 0.0 %
Net Loans
465,034 454,441 352,310 112,724 32.0 %
Fixed Assets
6,840 6,983 7,043 (203 ) -2.9 %
Other Assets
20,062 19,796 18,478 1,584 8.6 %
Total Assets
$ 589,789 $ 586,812 $ 479,065 $ 110,724 23.1 %

Checking
$ 111,023 $ 117,491 $ 107,618 $ 3,405 3.2 %
NOW
14,339 13,969 19,343 (5,004 ) -25.9 %
Money Market
221,312 199,303 180,620 40,692 22.5 %
Savings
11,448 14,042 16,835 (5,387 ) -32.0 %
Certificates of Deposit
145,614 143,449 75,007 70,607 94.1 %
Total Deposits
503,736 488,254 399,423 104,313 26.1 %
Borrowed Funds
7,000 22,000 10,000 (3,000 ) -30.0 %
Other Liabilities
3,816 4,453 2,972 844 28.4 %
Total Liabilities
514,552 514,707 412,395 102,157 24.8 %
Shareholders' Equity
75,237 72,105 66,670 8,567 12.8 %
Total Liabilities & Equity
$ 589,789 $ 586,812 $ 479,065 $ 110,724 23.1 %
Financial Ratios
Mar-23 Dec-22 Mar-22
(Dollars in thousands except BVS)
QTD QTD QTD
Performance Ratios
Return on Average Assets
1.84 % 2.37 % 1.94 %
Return on Average Equity
14.73 % 19.26 % 12.50 %
Net Interest Margin
4.17 % 4.82 % 4.66 %
Efficiency Ratio
53.20 % 45.47 % 53.45 %
Capital
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio
12.93 % 12.86 % 15.40 %
Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio
16.30 % 15.95 % 18.91 %
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio
16.30 % 15.95 % 18.91 %
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio
17.27 % 16.95 % 20.17 %
Book Value per Share
$ 13.83 $ 13.24 $ 12.06
Asset Quality
Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries)
$ 0 $ 0 $ (5 )
Allowance for Loan Losses to Loans
0.98 % 1.00 % 1.28 %
Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets
0.05 % 0.05 % 0.06 %

Contact:

U & I Financial Corp.
Investor Relations
Simon Bai, 425-275-9704

SOURCE: U & I Financial Corp. (Washington)



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